This groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques-the imitation and analysis of great writers-with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. Skills Taught: * One- and two-level outlining * Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum * Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry * Researching and documenting source material * First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition Features of the program: * Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction * All source material for assignments is provided-no other books are needed * This Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student * Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student's work * First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition
By:
Susan Wise Bauer Imprint: The Well-Trained Mind Press Country of Publication: United States Volume: 0 Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1.334kg ISBN:9781933339535 ISBN 10: 1933339535 Series:The Complete Writer Pages: 568 Publication Date:13 January 2012 Audience:
Adult education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Susan Wise Bauer is the best-selling author of the Story of the World series and The Well-Trained Mind, among other works. She lives in Virginia.